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20 negs this month - still going strong !

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  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Why have you picked up on this specific ebayer? Did you fall for paying more than 20p to this seller for a 20p coin?

    Last time I checked there were over 3000 items listed under undated 20p - most like this one clearly describe the item offered for sale.

    Buyers should learn to read the description. I have no reason to believe the item supplied is not exactly as described.
    "Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 2010
  • pippitypip_2
    pippitypip_2 Posts: 1,018 Forumite
    Very cheeky indeed (!) he's even selling one at buy it now or best offer for £25 :eek::eek::eek:

    I'm sure there'll be a mug out there somewhere who'll think they've nabbed a bargain!

    Fair dos though and quite amusing!

    pippitypip
    I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok - they know me here! :D
  • DaveAshton
    DaveAshton Posts: 7,851 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Just to show how stupid some of the buyers actually are
    iconNeg_16x16.gifNO COMMENT. What goes around, comes around. Sad man!Buyer: throwhat ( 61iconBlueStar_25x25.gif)
    That is a comment you moron ;)
    Back on MSE after a 5 year hiatus.

    :heart2: Rhi :heart2:
  • frivolous_fay
    frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Wow, they whinge a lot for people who only paid £1.40.
    Bet he's kicking himself he didn't ask for more...
    My TV is broken! :cry:
    Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j
  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
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    kalaika wrote: »
    ...However, the title of the listing does clearly say "undated 20p", which it isn't (not that you'd only read the title when buying, of course) but surely the fact that the title says that it should be undated would give his buyers the right to open an "item not as described" complaint....

    Maybe you are looking at a different item, but the title of the item specified in the OP is:

    undated 20p on headside genuine
    "Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 2010
  • kalaika
    kalaika Posts: 716 Forumite
    Premier wrote: »
    Maybe you are looking at a different item, but the title of the item specified in the OP is:

    undated 20p on headside genuine

    Yeah, I was looking at a different listing. I followed the link to the seller's feedback from terryw and was looking at this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150356856535

    It's from the same seller and the title only says "undated 20p". The listing does mention that there is no date on the Queen's side, but the title itself is definately a more dubious claim...
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  • payless
    payless Posts: 6,957 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
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    going for bigger bucks

    ---
    Got to love his cheek ..
    ebay & paypal must love it- fees each time
    Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.
  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 16 July 2009 at 3:48PM
    Wow! this guy has sold over 120 coins worth 20p each for £1.80 each including delivery (or 60p less for those collected in person - I wonder if anyone who collected in person actually paid?)

    One person even paid £36 for £4.00 worth of 20p coins. :eek:


    I was thinking of selling 1p coins on ebay and maximising the profits under this business plan.
    Looks like someone has already beaten me to that idea.
    £1.33 (99p plus 34p postage) paid for a 1p coin
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250458316912
    "Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 2010
  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    payless wrote: »
    150357408508rtCurve.gifs.gif

    going for bigger bucks

    ---
    Got to love his cheek ..
    ebay & paypal must love it- fees each time

    The seller is taking offers on that item.
    Perhaps someone will offer 19p
    (It's free postage too :beer:)

    Edit: looks like some people have tried. 6 declines to date :)
    (plus one accepted offer! :eek:)
    "Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 2010
  • piratefairy
    piratefairy Posts: 4,342 Forumite
    ANGSTDATA wrote: »
    so its you then ? ! :rotfl::beer:

    Unfortunately no, but I so wish it was!! Then again, after ebay and PP fees he's probably not making all that much is he?
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